Yashasvi Jaiswal Records Joint Most Sixes In A Test Innings; Here's Full List

image-lsr86fdfYashasvi Jaiswal hammered a belligerent 214* [AP]

In a phenomenal achievement, young Indian batter Yashasvi Jaiswal scripted history, setting the record for the most sixes in a Test innings. The swashbuckling southpaw struck 12 gigantic sixes to join Wasim Akram at the top of the elite list. 

Notably, legendary Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram hit 12 sixes during his marathon 257-run knock against Zimbabwe back in 1996. The Indian youngster joined him as soon as he smashed the 12th six during India's second innings in the ongoing Rajkot Test against England. 

He is followed by legendary names like Nathan Astle, Matthew Hayden and Brendon McCullum on the list. 


Most sixes in a Test innings

  • Wasim Akram - 12 vs Zimbabwe, Sheikhupura, 1996
  • Yashasvi Jaiswal- 12 vs England, Rajkot, 2024
  • Nathan Astle - 11 vs England, Christchurch, 2002
  • Matthew Hayden- 11 vs Zimbabwe, Perth, 2003
  • Brendon McCullum- 11 vs Pakistan, Sharjah, 2014

Furthermore, the left-handed batter also recorded the most sixes by an Indian batter in a Test innings. The glorious knock marked his second double ton in Test cricket, as he became only the seventh batter to slam double centuries in consecutive matches. 

Riding on his batting exploits, India set a mammoth 557-run target for England in the Rajkot Test. As of writing, the visitors are 1 for no loss, with Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley batting in the middle.